Mystery of Beauty

Beauty is that which does not reveal itself in totality. It holds an element of mystery, the undescribable that links to transcendence. When beauty surrounds itself by mystery, inviting to find it through an experience, it can create a sense of enlightenment, leading to silence.

The weather at Yuanyang in Yunnan province of China, along the Red river, famous for its rice-paddy terraces was not in favor for photography. Mist and clouds had reduced the visibility to near zero, revealing nothing in the landscape. I decided to turn my eyes to find traces of beauty, emerging between the clouds.

In doing so I was reminded of a hymn by Kabir from Adi Granth, the spiritual scripture of the Sikhs.

Struck by the Mystery of God, Kabeer remains silent.

Kabir, page 1374 of Adi Granth

A sense of enlightenment through discovery of beauty in the visible form can become a source of reflection for the deeper beauty within all of us.

Amazing! What you said “Beauty is that which does not reveal itself in totality. It holds an element of mystery” appears true.
It requires sharp eyes and intent to see it, find it. Can see it through you now!

“When beauty surrounds itself by mystery, inviting to find it through an experience, it can create a sense of enlightenment, leading to silence.”……love that line in your blog. I perfectly understand and know that feeling…over whelmed. Awesome pictures and well written ….keep up the good work.

I have wondered if the places you visit are as beautiful or if you are just getting your readers to see the world through the magic vision of yours, where you transform anything you wish into beauty beyond imagination!! God bless you for this!

Wonderful stuff as usual. The third image is so much like a Chinese ink drawing. Loved it.
Incidentally I am following jccalverly on Instagram. He also makes lovely nature and landscape photographs. You might like to check him out.
Best wishes as usual
Arun Sikka

Loved what you wrote in the first few lines. Beauty is mysterious and to discover it bit by bit is a journey in itself .Ethereally beautiful scenes captured through a master’s eyes and heart. Salute again.